Discount grocer Save A Lot said Wednesday that its board of directors has named interim CEO Fred Boehler to the permanent CEO role. Boehler has been serving as interim CEO since October 31, following the departure of Leon Bergmann.
“Fred’s deep expertise in the industry and his understanding of wholesale and logistics is particularly powerful for the Save A Lot brand following its shift to focus to operate as a licensed wholesaler,” said Mike Motz, chairman of the board at Save A Lot, in a statement. “He is known for developing innovative, customer-centric supply chain solutions and has demonstrated consistent leadership in delivering against a long-term vision and strategy.”
Boehler has over 30 years of experience across multiple retail and wholesale format businesses, spanning both large- and small-scale companies at different growth phases. He has worked in supply chain at SuperValu, Borders, Newell Rubbermaid, and Americold Logistics.
At Americold Logistics he worked as CEO, taking the company public in January 2018.
“I’m thrilled to join this talented team of executives and independent retailers who are deeply committed to serving customers with outstanding value and quality groceries,” said Boehler in a statement. “I believe the Save A Lot business model can uniquely deliver against the many challenges of today’s grocery industry. I look forward to working with my colleagues to deliver growth in this important service and to re-establish the Save A Lot brand as the leading hometown grocer.”
Boehler joined the Save A Lot board of directors in July 2021. A search is currently underway to fill his vacated board seat.
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